Is this a Clipped nickel?

Hey cointalk,
I found this 1990 P nickel which I believe it's a clipped planchet. Do you guys think so? I am starting to have doubts about it.

 

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looks like some damage.
but I would wait for someone more experienced to reply before you take my word for it.
I am prone to make mistakes.

-coingeek12

 

it's not a clipped coin . looks like something took a bite out of it.

 

Then what caused it?

 

Could have been caused a number of ways, but the fact remains that the folded metal (if that's what it is, it also has a "sheared" appearance )indicates that the coin was damaged after it left the mint.

 

Interesting.

 

PMD

 

Fact is, it's damage to the coin AFTER it left the mint. How it happened is a question that cannot be answered.

 

Give it to Mikey, he will eat anything.
PMD

 

The line actually was 'Let's get Mikey, he hates everything."

 

FWIW
If you're going to use 2x2's with regular staples like those shown, it would be best to flatten them with a pair of pliers. The staple can easily damage a coin in another 2x2 if it slides across the mylar-covered opening.

You might want to buy a flat-cinch stapler if you use a lot of 2x2's for your coins. They aren't that expensive, and you can get them at most any office supple store.

Chris

 

Hey look, Mikey likes supple stores

 

I think it will be fine with pliers, but the flat-cinch stapler sounds mighty fine! Well unfortunately this little coin of mine doesn't deserve one now

 

I took a bite out of it.

 

I knew it all along, I was waiting for you to finally confess! It is one heck of tasty nickel, I award you another tasty nickel for confessing..